Family of five drown in the Mun River in Surin

13 Sept 11:44 Key points summarised by AI

Five family members, including two adults and three children (aged 8-14), drowned in the Mun River in Surin province, Thailand, after reportedly going to collect sand for their house.
Authorities speculate the children were swept away by strong currents while swimming, prompting the adults to attempt a rescue, with all five bodies later recovered from the river.

Flooding persists in Bangkok and 22 provinces

Yesterday 16:00 Key points summarised by AI

Persistent flooding continues across Bangkok and 22 Thai provinces, though water levels are gradually receding in many affected areas.
Over 604,000 families, impacting approximately 1.83 million people, are still grappling with the widespread flood conditions.
The national flood death toll has reached 80 since mid-September, with fatalities reported across various provinces.
Major regions like Pathum Thani, Ayutthaya, and Bangkok report significant numbers of affected households, with hundreds of thousands still in trouble.